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flag About 70,000 Canadians were wrongly approved for dental benefits due to an income error, but no repayments are required.

flag About 70,000 Canadians were wrongly approved for dental coverage under the federal dental plan due to a flawed income calculation, Health Canada confirmed on October 21, 2025. flag The error, affecting roughly 1% of active members, has been corrected, and those who received care will not have to repay benefits. flag The Canadian Dental Care Plan, now covering over 5.5 million people, provides an average of $800 in annual coverage for services like cleanings and fillings, though only about 3 million have accessed care. flag Alberta plans to exit the program by 2026. flag Affected individuals are being notified, and Health Canada urges all members to verify coverage via a My Service Canada Account before dental visits.

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